In my first year of University I was heavily involved with Pluto, and was made Deputy News Editor within three months of writing for the paper. I won two awards in the UCLan Media Awards 2009, and was nominated for three more. In the UCLan Media Awards 2010, I managed to get five awards, nominated for seven in total; a couple of these include Journalist of the Year, Outstanding Contribution to Student Media and Scoop of the year.

This semester I have also been a mentor in a local secondary school, as part of the BBC School Report programme, which teaches 11-14 year-olds skills essential in journalism.

This semester, myself and Joseph Stashko, a fellow student journalist were asked to take on editorship of Blog Preston, which is a local website providing news, views and information about the City of Preston, Lancs.

I’ve done a variety of work experience placements, each and every one has taught me something new, and left me wanting more.

I want to defy those who claim print journalism is a dying trade, wriggle my way into industry and make my mark.

I am young, motivated and willing to learn, so feel free to comment, discuss and debate anything I write or say.